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Night procession on a dirt road beside a red wall. A decorated palanquin or ratha carrying a deity murti is lit by oil lamps under a striped canopy with a golden kalasha-like finial. A man in an orange cloth and head covering walks at the front, near the palanquin, while devotees in white dhotis and shirts crowd around, some with hands folded and some looking up. Ceremonial fans and umbrellas stand in the background, and a child in an orange shirt stands in the foreground.

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November 11 20102010-11-11Night-time temple procession photographed on an open paved road. At centre, a palanquin-style ratha carries a golden deity murti under a red and gold canopy with orange pennants, a lit oil lamp burning on its front ledge. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside and before the vehicle, some holding hands in a line, and a few men in saffron-orange cloth stand at the left near the lamp. A bald man seated on the platform wears white with rudraksha-style beads. Boys in colourful shirts watch from the right, and tall ceremonial staffs with gold-tipped ornaments rise above the crowd. Dozens of people are visible in the crowd.2010-11-11Night procession on a dirt road beside a red brick wall. Men in white dhotis and shirts carry a wooden palanquin draped with red and gold cloth and a multicoloured canopy, topped by a decorated deity murti with a golden face and orange flags on poles. A figure in orange robes and a tall cap walks near the palanquin. Onlookers, including children in bright shirts, line the road, and a second canopy and ritual staff appear at the right.2010-11-11Night procession photograph: a palanquin or ratha-like palanquin carrying a deity murti with a red-and-gold backdrop is carried by men in white dhotis and shirts through a dark dusty road beside a red brick wall. A man in an orange cloth with a tall tiered white headpiece stands near the palanquin, and an orange-and-striped canopy shelters the image. Many people in white and some in colourful saris follow, and children in bright shirts watch at the right. A devotee raises his hands near the front, and another umbrella-topped procession stands further back in the dark.2010-11-11Night procession on a dirt road with a decorated palanquin-style ratha carrying a golden deity murti under a striped canopy with red-and-white trim and orange flags. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk around it, several with hands raised toward the deity. A man in an orange top and tall decorated headdress stands at the left near the carriage. On the right, devotees hold long golden ceremonial staffs and trident-like poles aloft, and children in bright shirts watch from the crowd. Dark sky and scattered lights frame the scene. a person is not clearly visible in this image.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11Outdoor evening procession at dusk on a dirt ground under a roofed pandal hung with orange and red bunting. A decorated palanquin or ratha carrying a deity murti under a striped canopy, garlanded in flowers, moves forward. Standing devotees line both sides: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in saris including green and teal, and a few men in orange robes. A shaved-headed man in white dhoti stands barefoot near the front right, and a woman in an orange sari with long dark hair faces the procession. Some people hold bags and shawls. Palm trees silhouette against the dark sky. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2010-11-21Night procession at a temple-style event. A deity murti is carried on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with a flower garland, a red canopy with coloured fringe, and a lit oil lamp in front. A man in an orange robe and a patterned cap stands at the front, holding up a long ornamental staff. Around the palanquin, men in white dhotis and shirts walk and stand, some with hands folded in prayer, and a large crowd of devotees fills the dark street in the foreground. Tall ceremonial umbrellas with orange flags and gold finials are visible on the right. The photo is taken from behind the crowd, so only partial faces are visible.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesA night procession on a dirt road moves past a wall. A lit, decorated ratha/chariot with a golden carved dragon-like prow, colourful tassels, garlands and a striped canopy is pulled by devotees. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls walk alongside; women in white and cream saris and a woman in a dark sari stand nearby. Two men at right carry tall ceremonial staffs with yellow and orange cloth, and a figure at center holds a flat ceremonial fan. A small seated deity murti is visible on the chariot under bright light.2013-03-02 +1 copiesNight procession at an ashram-like outdoor street with a crowd of devotees and onlookers. A golden ratha/chariot decorated with flower garlands, a striped canopy and lit lamps is pulled forward on a cart. A man in a white dhoti and an orange robe stands beside it and seems to hold a ceremonial staff, and a saffron-robed man holds a photograph in the foreground. Many people wear white and orange clothing, some carry ceremonial staffs and fans, and one man photographs with a camera. A tall pale wall and a small orange building with a sign frame the scene.2013-03-02